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Borge (Rosenbaum), Victor (Borge) b. January 3, 1909 d. December 23, 2000Pianist, Symphony Conductor, Composer, Comedian, Entertainer, Actor. Born in Copenhagen, Denmark, the son of Bernhard and Frederikke Rosenbaum he was named Børge. Educated at the Royal Danish Academy of Music he had his piano debut in 1926. He became one of Denmark's most popular artists in the 1930's and while he started his career as a classical pianist, his talent for making the audience laugh was obvious which led to his developing a unique blend of humor and music. His film debut was in...[Read More] (Bio by: D C McJonathan-Swarm)Putnam Cemetery, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USAPlot: * Half of cremated remains

Campbell, Douglas b. June 7, 1895 d. October 16, 1990World War I United States Fighter Ace. A Renowned combat pilot. On April 14, 1918, he and fellow pilot Alan Winslow of the 94th Aero Squadron each intercepted and downed an enemy aircraft to become the first American-trained pilots to earn air combat victories in WW1. On May 31, 1918 he earned his fifth air combat victory and became the first American-trained "ace" of the war. He later was a very successful businessman in New York.Memorial Garden of First Presbyterian Church, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USAPlot: Cremated remains are interred in the Memorial Garden wall

Collyer (Heermance), Bud (Clayton Johnson) b. June 18, 1908 d. September 8, 1969Radio Actor/Announcer and Television Game Show Host. He is best remembered for his work in the roles of Clark Kent and Superman on radio and as the first host of the TV game show "To Tell the Truth." Born Clayton Johnson Heermance, Jr., he originally sought a career in law and attended Williams College in Williamson, Massachusetts and Fordham University Law School in New York City, New York. He became a law clerk after graduation; however, making as much money in a month of radio as he did in a...[Read More] (Bio by: William Bjornstad)Cause of death: Circulatory ailmentPutnam Cemetery, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USAPlot: Section O - Lot A-6

Fuchs, James b. December 6, 1927 d. October 8, 2010Athletic Pioneer. His invention of a new shot-putting technique, the "sideways glide", enabled him to set the world record four times. Raised in Chicago, he was a stand-out football player at Hyde Park High School; moving on to Yale University, he again played football, though leg injuries incurred in track limited his performance. Eventually relegated to the shot put and discus, he was unable to use the then-standard technique and was thus forced to develop his own; his sideways glide not only...[Read More] (Bio by: Bob Hufford)Christ Church Cemetery, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA

Hastings, Thomas b. March 11, 1860 d. October 22, 1929Architect. He studied at Columbia University and graduated from the Beaux Arts College, Paris in 1884. Returning to New York, he began working for McKim, Mead and White, and formed an important firm with John Merven Carrere in 1886. Their most famous work is the New York Public Library, opened in 1911. His other designs include the World War I American Monument in Paris, and the Memorial to the Unknown Soldier and the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)Putnam Cemetery, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA

Hornaday, William Temple b. December 1, 1854 d. March 6, 1937Wildlife Conservationist. He was an American zoologist, conservationist, taxidermist, and author. He served as the first director of the New York Zoological Park, known today as the Bronx Zoo, and he was a pioneer in the early wildlife conservation movement in the United States. His advocacy is credited with preserving the American bison from extinction. At the end of the nineteenth century, he began to plan, with Theodore Roosevelt’s support, a society for the protection of the bison. Years...[Read More]Putnam Cemetery, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA

Ketchum, Robyna Neilson b. January 2, 1901 d. November 9, 1972Actress. Born in Minnesota, after a career performing roles on Broadway, she entered show radio programs in the mid 1950s. There she was a regular on national radio broadcast shows to include "There's a Law Against I" and "The Aldrich Family". She also appeared in Cukor's film "Zara" 1939. Known as the "Bell Lady" for her collection of antique bells and chimes, her wide range of bells are enshrined at the Yale University House Collection of Musical Instruments in New Haven, Connecticut. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)Putnam Cemetery, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USAPlot: Section O, East side

McMahon Sr., Vincent James b. July 6, 1914 d. May 24, 1984Entertainment Magnate, Sports Promoter. He was the father of the current owner of WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) Vince McMahon. He is the son of boxing, wrestling, and concert promoter Jess McMahon. He promoted his first wrestling card in 1935. Eventually, he formed the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF) with fellow northeast promoter Willie Gillenzberg. They had their first champion, "Nature Boy" Buddy Rogers, recognized. He was the one who named Terry Bollea as the legendary Hulk...[Read More] (Bio by: Adam J.)Bonnell Cemetery, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA

McWilliams, Alden Spurr 'Al' b. February 2, 1916 d. March 19, 1993Cartoonist. He is best remembered for co-creating (with writer John Saunders) Danny Raven, the first black lead character in an American comic strip. A native of Greenwich, Connecticut, McWilliams was a noted science fiction animator for comic books, newspapers, and other publications. A graduate of the New York School of Fine and Applied Arts, he started his career as an artist for numerous pulp magazines before turning to working on comics in 1935. His early work included illustrating for the...[Read More] (Bio by: K)Putnam Cemetery, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA

Moxley, Martha Elizabeth b. August 16, 1960 d. October 30, 1975Murder Victim. Murdered in Greenwich, Connecticut, in 1975 at 15 years old. Michael Skakel (a cousin in the Kennedy Family) was convicted of her death in 2002, twenty seven years later. The murder was the subject of two books: "Murder in Greenwich" by Mark Fuhrman, and "A Season in Purgatory" by Dominic Dunne.Cause of death: murderedPutnam Cemetery, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USAPlot: buried with her father in the Moxley Family plot

Pinza, Ezio Fortunato b. May 18, 1892 d. May 9, 1957Opera Singer. It is said that his father insisted that he give up civil engineering to become an opera singer. He switched careers, studying at the Conservatory of Bologna, with a three-year stint at La Scala in Milan. His New York debut at the Met was in 1926 where he sang bass until 1949. He then launched a third career, starring on Broadway in "South Pacific", leading to roles in records, radio, movies, and television. Putnam Cemetery, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USAGPS coordinates: 41.0579491, 73.6219788 (hddd.dddd)

Ryan, William b. March 8, 1840 d. February 18, 1925US Congressman. Elected to represent New York's 16th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1893 to 1895. He was defeated in 1894. Also served as a Member of the New York State Assembly from 1891 to 1892. (Bio by: K)Saint Marys Cemetery, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA

Scudder, Townsend b. July 25, 1865 d. February 22, 1960US Congressman. Elected to represent New York's 1st District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1899 to 1901, and 1903 to 1905. Also served as a State Court Judge from 1907 to 1920, and 1927 to 1936. (Bio by: K)Putnam Cemetery, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA

Seton, Anya b. January 23, 1904 d. November 8, 1990Author. She began her writing career by selling short stories to newspapers and magazines. She went on to write ten best-selling historical and biographical novels: My Theodosia (1941), Dragonwyck (1944), The Turquoise (1946), The Hearth and Eagle (1948), Foxfire (1951), Katherine (1954), The Winthrop Woman (1958), Devil Water (1962), Avalon (1965), Green Darkness (1973). Two of these were made into Hollywood movies: Dragonwyck in 1946, starring Gene Tierney and Vincent Price, and Foxfire in...[Read More] (Bio by: Eddie)Putnam Cemetery, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA

Swayze, John Cameron b. April 4, 1906 d. August 15, 1995Television Personality. Among his films are, The Skin Of Our Teeth" (1955), "A Face In The Crowd" (1957), "The Boston Strangler" (1968), and "When Nature Calls" (1985). Appeared on television shows as, "The Bob Hope Show" and "What's My Line?" and "Your Show Of Shows." He is best known for his shows, "To Tell The Truth" (1959-1960-host), "Chance For Romance (1958-host), "Armstrong Circle Theatre" (1955-1957-host, narrator), and "Who Said That?" (1948-1951-panelist). (Bio by: K)Round Hill Community Cemetery, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA

Templeton, Alec b. July 4, 1909 d. March 28, 1963Composer, Pianist. Blind from birth, but blessed with perfect pitch, he began playing the piano at age 2 and was composing by age 4. Educated in London at the Royal Academy of Music and at the Royal College of Music, he composed serious works for the piano, orchestra, string quartet and voice. By the early 1930s he was appearing with various symphony orchestras and touring Europe cinemas as a featured artist. In 1935, Jack Hylton, British bandleader, brought Templeton to the United States when...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)Putnam Cemetery, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA